galapagos fauna

Lonesome George was thought to be a century old by the time he died at the end of June 2012. He was a so-called “endling” for being the last known member of his subspecies, and passed away from heart failure.…

7th February 2017 Santiago Island Our adventure that early morning began at a visitor site called Buccaneer’s Cove in Santiago Island. After a short panga (raft) ride along the coast, we arrived at the designated spot where we would begin with our…

The Galapagos Islands are home to 56 native bird species. 45 species are endemic Galapagos birds, which mean they are exclusive to the archipelago. Another 29 species of migrant birds pass through the islands. Land, shore, and sea birds can…

February 1, 2017 A Rough Landing on North Seymour Island You never know what you will find in Galapagos. A cliché that’s thrown around quite often, mainly because the whole archipelago is a giant natural reserve. Get surprised about how…

Birdwatching in Galapagos stands alone in terms of biodiversity and bird sighting opportunities. The archipelago’s 20 islands, more than 50 islets, and around 250 large rock formations have made a home for a huge variety of avian life. Birders should…

Santa Cruz II 5th January 2017 Galapagos racer snakes have taken center stage, co-starring alongside David Attenborough. Last month, the BBC announced the upcoming production of the long-awaited second season of Planet Earth. The return of this program about nature and wildlife…

Galapagos fish may not be as famous as the islands' other animal inhabitants. The Galapagos Islands are typically known for the unique animals that can be seen plodding, scampering and flying over the land, such as giant tortoises or Darwin finches;…

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